Ash
Item
Identifier
2025.162
Title
Ash
Alternative Title
Fraxinus americana
Type
Material
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Description
The wood is light in color, dense, elastic, and having a straight grain that is moderately durable but susceptible to insect attack and moisture degradation. The tough, heavy timber is used for ladders, tool handles, oars, poles, gymnasium equipment, and hockey sticks because it produces a smooth surface that rarely splinters. Ash was also popular for furniture (especially Colonial pieces), wheels, and carriage frames, and is used for decorative veneers.
Medium
Wood
Subject
wood; woods; tree; lumber; hardwood
Source
Purchased from EnglishWoods
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